My husband and I are purchasing an apartment in Malmesbury. My Conveyancer is not on the lender approved panel. Is it possible for me to retain my Malmesbury conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?
One will need to have a property lawyer to complete the legal work required when you need a loan to buy your home. They will carry out all the necessary due diligence on the property, ensuring that you will be properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the required mortgage documentation is in place. You may instruct a Malmesbury conveyancing practitioner of your choosing. Nevertheless, if the solicitor appointed is not on the lender solicitor panel supplemental fees will be incurred as separate legal representation will be required by them. Bank panel applications may be submitted, so where your conveyancer has not in the past applied for membership they should take the chance to apply.
I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of delay in Malmesbury conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Malmesbury.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Malmesbury in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Malmesbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Malmesbury especially if they are familiar with such properties in Malmesbury.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Malmesbury and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides protection to business lessees, granting the right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Malmesbury
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Malmesbury. I've stumble upon a site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I acquired a flat in Malmesbury last 12/9/2025 and to date it is still not recorded with HMLR. It was part of a development site and my solicitor told me that it can take 12 months to register. I have spoken with the Land Registry directly and they have informed me the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Should I be concerned?
Contact your conveyancing practitioner - if you are not getting sensible responses, enquire as to their internal complaints process and amplify your concerns to a Partner. Registrations for Malmesbury conveyancing are not known to be significantly delayed.